Introducing Xīshuāngbǎnnà Region
With its tropical forests, brilliant Dai cuisine and laid-back Southeast Asian feel, Xīshuāngbǎnnà (a Chinese approximation of the original Thai name, Sip Sawng Panna (12 Rice-Growing Districts) is one of the most exciting destinations in Yúnnán.
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Just north of Myanmar and Laos, ‘Bǎnnà’ (as it is usually called) has become China’s own mini-Thailand, attracting tourists looking for sunshine and water-splashing festivals, hikers readying for epic jungle treks and pissed-off expats fleeing the congestion and commercialization of Kūnmíng.
But despite Bǎnnà’s popularity, it’s still easy to get away from the crowds and explore the countryside and nearby villages while watching the weeks slip away.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Yuanyang information
by Aristotle 13 September 2011
Hi all! I visited the Yuanyang rice terraces a few weeks ago and thought I would share my information. 1. Transportation: it is possib…
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RE: China itinerary
by gaoyingwang 08 September 2011
I think Beijing-Chengdu and then head south through Yunnan Province to Kunming much better, it is convient for to go to Thailand by bus…
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RE: China itinerary
by fluffydragon 08 September 2011
Good suggestion by Pangjun--maybe cut out HK and visit Lijiang and Dali in Yunnan Province? Do you prefer cities or countryside? Another…
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